“They informed us that the animals were barking really loud, and when we arrived we realized that the animals were suffering malnutrition and were crowded in old cages with feces and urine,” Lucio said.

Along with the Sheriff’s Department, Brownsville and Port Isabel Animal Control, Los Fresnos Fire Department and Precinct 4 constables responded to the scene.

According to Lucio, the animals were moved to different shelters in Cameron County including Brownsville and Port Isabel.

Cameron County Public Health is requesting donations of cleaning supplies, dog kennels, towels, rags and newspapers.

Donations may be dropped off at the Cameron County San Benito Annex located at 1390 W. Expressway 83 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition, the Cameron County Animal Shelter will be closed until further notice.

The investigation is ongoing, and according to Lucio, more charges could be filed against Trevino and Woodington.